The Ghana Hajj Board also known as the Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (PAOG) has confirmed one person while performing this year’s Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The deceased, identified as Mr. Musah Sidi, 53, reportedly collapsed at the Haram during tawaf (Circumambulation), the ritualistic act of walking in a circular or circuitous path around the Kabah or sacred space.
He is reported to passed away shortly afterwards.
In a statement dated Friday, May 22, 2026, Director of Communications for the Hajj Board, Mr. Mohammed Amin Lamptey said the bereaved family have been duly informed about the sad development.
He disclosed that the body is being prepared for Jannaza prayers after Jummah prayers before interment.
”The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana(PAOG) regrets to officially announce the passing of Mr. Musah Sidi (53),a Ghanaian prospective pilgrim, who collapsed at the Haram during tawaf (Circumambulation), the ritualistic act of walking in a circular or circuitous path around the Kabah or sacred space, passed away shortly afterwards.
”We extend our deepest condolences to his immediate family, sympathizers and loved ones. May Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Jannatul Firdaus” the statement added.
Meanwhile, in the Islamic religion, passing away while performing Tawaf is considered a profound blessing and a sign of a beautiful ending for a blessed Muslim.
In Islamic tradition, a pilgrim who dies in a state of worship and in Ihram is promised immense spiritual honor in the hereafter.
